Flights
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One of the biggest obstacles to selling regional travel in West Africa has always been the price of a short flight. A journey of ninety minutes between two neighbouring capitals can cost more than a flight to Europe, and much of that burden comes not from the airline but from the layers of charges, taxes and fees attached to every ticket. Nigeri… read more
Tanzania's aviation sector is turning a page. The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority has confirmed it will end the temporary measures introduced in 2025, the extraordinary arrangements put in place after the European Union added the country's carriers to its air safety list. From 1 November, operators return to t… read more
Southern Africa's airline community has new leadership at the top of its representative body. At the 56th Annual General Meeting of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa, held in Mauritius, delegates elected a fresh Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson to guide the organisation through the coming twelve months. Both appointm… read more
Regional connectivity in southern Africa takes another meaningful step forward next month. From November 2026, Proflight Zambia will operate direct, nonstop services between Lusaka and Windhoek, removing the intermediate stop that has defined the route since the carrier first linked the two capitals. It is a small change on pape… read more
Nigeria's Ibom Air has moved to reinforce its senior leadership, confirming the appointment of two new Executive Directors as the carrier prepares for what it describes as a fresh phase of expansion. The appointments signal an airline building internal capacity rather than simply adding routes, a distinction that seasoned trade … read more
Kenya's government has stepped in decisively to steady its national airline. The Cabinet has approved a shareholder loan of \$350 million, equivalent to roughly KSh45.15 billion, for Kenya Airways, a decision announced from the presidency on 9 October. Alongside the fresh money comes an in-principle agreement to convert approxim… read more
Southern Africa's inbound season is about to get a noticeable lift in airlift. Turkish Airlines will raise its South African programme from 14 to 20 weekly flights, adding three services a week to both Johannesburg and Cape Town through its Istanbul hub. The build-up begins on 25 October 2026 for Johannesburg, w… read more
Island connectivity in the Atlantic is about to improve significantly. CVsky, the domestic carrier serving Cape Verde's archipelago, is taking delivery of two additional ATR 72-600 turboprops, a move that will lift its operating fleet to four aircraft. The first of the two was formally handed over on 7 October 2… read more
A fresh chapter may soon open in Southern and Central African aviation. Zambia Airways, the national carrier of Zambia, has confirmed that it is working towards extending its network into the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the mining city of Lubumbashi identified as the most attractive first… read more
One of the Horn of Africa's most closely watched air links is about to come back to life. Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed that it will resume regular scheduled services to Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region, on Sunday, 11 October 2026, bringing to an end a suspension that had kept the no… read more
Nigeria Moves to Cut West African Airfares With New Aviation Cost Oversight Body
Tanzania Returns to Normal Aviation Rules From 1 November as Emergency Measures End
TAAG Angola Chief Takes the Helm at AASA as Southern African Aviation Sets Its Agenda
Lusaka and Windhoek Go Nonstop in November as Proflight Drops the Livingstone Stop
Ibom Air Strengthens Leadership With Two New Executive Directors Ahead of Growth Push
Nairobi Backs Flag Carrier With \$350m Lifeline and Plan to Convert Sh122bn Into Equity
Istanbul Link Grows to 20 Weekly Flights as South Africa Enters Peak Summer Season
Cape Verde Doubles Island Air Capacity as CVsky Adds Two New ATR 72-600 Turboprops
Zambia Airways Targets Lubumbashi as Mining Corridor Opens New Regional Air Links
Mekelle Back on the Map: Ethiopian Airlines Restores Tigray Link from Sunday
